The Drunken Duck Inn
A long-established gastropub at a mountain crossroads above Windermere. It brews its own Barngates beer, and its Sunday roast has a strong reputation.
Located at the Barngates crossroads on the high ground between Ambleside and Hawkshead, this inn is one of the earliest gastropubs in the Lake District and also offers guest rooms. The inn brews its own Barngates range of beers. The menu changes with the seasons. The Good Food Guide has highlighted dishes such as Jerusalem artichoke stew, rabbit stew with mashed potatoes, and rhubarb sorbet with yogurt mousse. There are plenty of vegetarian and fish options. The Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding is often praised. Prices are on the high side (£££), last orders for dinner are around 20:00, and booking ahead is recommended. The inn is remote, so you will need to drive or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner daily; last dinner bookings around 20:00 (check official website)